LONG BEACH, Calif. – The Specialty Coffee Association of America ( SCAA ) has announced that Willem Boot has stepped down from the SCAA Board of Directors and thanks him for his efforts and significant contributions to the industry.
Aida Batlle, a notable coffee producer from El Salvador with SCAA member company Everest S.A., will fill this open spot on the board. “Aida’s unique qualifications and expertise will be of immense value to the strategic leadership of the SCAA and we look forward to welcoming her to the Board of Directors,” said SCAA’s executive director Ric Rhinehart.
Additionally, Carolyn Fairman will be joining SCAA ’s staff as Chief of Staff. The Board of Directors has named Rachel Peterson to fill the board position created when Ms. Fairman resigned her seat.
Rachel Peterson, also a coffee producer, from Hacienda la Esmeralda in Panama, is a respected member of the producer community and her organization has earned numerous awards and recognition for their quality produce.
To read more about these new additions to SCAA ’s Board of Directors and to find contact information for all members of the Board, please visit http://www.scaa.org/?page=board.
About SCAA
The Specialty Coffee Association of America ( SCAA ), is a non-profit trade organization and the world recognized leader in coffee knowledge development.
With over 9,000 members located in more than 40 countries, including member companies and their employees, SCAA members represent every segment of the specialty coffee industry, including producers, roasters, importers/exporters, retailers, manufacturers, baristas and other industry professionals.
For over 30 years, the SCAA has been dedicated to creating a vibrant specialty coffee community, recognizing, developing and promoting specialty coffee by setting and maintaining quality standards for the industry; conducting research on coffee consumption, brewing and perfection of craft; and providing education, training, resources and business services for its members.
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